For many, this shock between FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid in the King's Cup semi-final was the best match of the season. In Spain at least. A meeting with goals, spectacle, stars at the rendezvous and reversal of the situation in a mess. If there are men who come out of this match, like Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Julian Alvarez or Alexander Sorho, others are a little more criticized in the aftermath of this sumptuous poster. Among them, we find Ferran Torres, but also his coach, Hansi Flick.
Indeed, for many, it is because of the choices of the German tactician that Barça lost its advance of two goals at the end of the match. The release of Pedri in the 84th minute clearly confused the team, who lost control and mastery. In general, over the second period, Diego Simeone analyzed the meeting better and better adapted to the course of the meeting than his German counterpart, with entries like those of Samuel Lino, Angel Correa and Alexander Sorho who have been decisive for Atlético to leave for Barcelona with a draw in the pocket.
An overly offensive team?
His strong bet for Wojciech Szczęsny, still quite average yesterday on Colchoneros goals, also begins to cringe in Catalonia. Without being exceptional, Iñaki Peña transmitted more guarantees and security until it puts closet in early January. But beyond the choices of players, it is the sometimes too offensive attitude of his team that is today criticized. Especially for the end of meeting. The daily AS Thus reveals that this season, Barça has conceded 30% of its goals in the last quarter of an hour. The fault of a game plan can be too offensive at a time when players are more tired, and therefore more likely to make mistakes.
“A Barça which can pass from being invincible to vulnerable in the space of a sigh”title for example Readerwhich highlights the two faces of a very conquering Barça with the ball, but a little too fragile with this high defensive line. A non-negotiable bet for Hansi Flick, but which forces his men to be impeccable in the last moments of the matches. “If Barça wants to win titles, he must stop being Barça”summary Reader In another article, explaining that Flick would do well to tighten the lines a little at times if Barça wants to go as far as possible this season. The next few weeks will tell us if Flick is right or if it is wrong …
